2 Kings 6:8-18
The king of Syria was at war with the Israelites and he was
having a hard time. Apparently, when he ( the Syrian king) set plans to set up a base camp, his plans never did work. And one
day he called his top officers and asked them to go and deal with Elisha.
The Syrian King having sent soldiers to kill Elisha , since he was
exposing all of the Kings plans to kill the Israelites. Elisha, through God’s
anointing, was able to warn the Israelites
of bases that were going to be set up by the Syrian army ahead of time.
The sight of the Syrian army brought fear to the heart of
Elisha’s servant. Elisha did not share his sentiments (am picturing him looking
so calm and collected), which did not make sense to the servant.
2 Kings 6:16 NIV "Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
2 Kings 6:16 NIV "Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
Two individuals faced with imminent death reacted very
different. They both were to be killed if the Syrian army got to them, but Elisha
didn’t hold an ounce of fear.
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) “Now faith is confidence in what we hope
for and assurance about what we do not see".
Note the reference to “confidence” and the term “assurance”.
This may be viewed as insanity from someone not of a similar faith. Unlike in
cases of human will which success or fulfillment may be predicted or determined,
His will is not limited to the same inhibitions. If one considers this limited
will, strength, energy, intelligence, ability etc things can
